Planetoid Collection

Amazing Stories Scifi magazine cover, The Golden Planetoid
THE GOLDEN PLANETOID - A mysterious alien spacecraft lands in the Russian steppes Date: 1935

Planets internal structures, and Pluto, computer artwork. Mercury, Mars and Venus consist of a large iron core (spherical), surrounded by a thick silicate mantle (yellow) covered in a surface crust

Chiron passing near Saturn. Chiron is a weird cross between an asteroid and comet, which are known as centaurs

An illustration from Giuseppe Piazzi's catalogue of star positions, celebrating his discovery of the planetoid on 1
5311304 An illustration from Giuseppe Piazzi's catalogue of star positions, celebrating his discovery of the planetoid on 1 January 1801 which he named Ceres

A diagram of the solar system, showing the orbits of four asteroids (planetoids) by Thomas Burnet
5311305 A diagram of the solar system, showing the orbits of four asteroids (planetoids) by Thomas Burnet. Thomas Burnet (1635-1715) an English theologian and writer on cosmogony

Dwarf planets Ceres, Pluto, and Eris
In this image, from left to right, are the dwarf planets Ceres, Pluto, and Eris. Eris was discovered in 2003 and is now the largest of the known dwarf planets

Digital composite showing the comparative sizes of nine asteroids
This composite image shows the comparative sizes of nine asteroids. Up until now, Lutetia, with a diameter of 81 miles (130 kilometers), was the largest asteroid visited by a spacecraft

An artists impression of a one-half-mile-diameter Kuiper Belt Object
This is an artists impression of a one-half-mile-diameter Kuiper Belt Object that was detected by the Hubble Space Telescope

Orbits of Earth-Crossing Asteroids
A diagram of the asteroid belt with Earth-crossing asteroids labeled

Artists concept of humans exploring the surface of an asteroid

Illustration of Tyche, a hypothetical planet that could exist within the Oort Cloud
Based on new and recent scientific evidence, Tyche is a hypothetical planet that could exist within our solar system far out within the Oort Cloud

Astronauts explore the tumultuous surface of a comet
In the near future, humans will explore the tumultuous surface of a comet

Deflecting Path of an Earth-Crossing Asteroid
Asteroids on a collision course with the Earth may be deflected from their path by attaching propulsion units to them

Image of an asteroid

A green planet surrounded by several larger and smaller moons

Galileo spacecraft discovering asteroid 243 Ida and its moon, Dactyl
Galileo spacecraft discovering the first asteroid moon, Dactyl, orbiting the asteroid 243 Ida in the universe. It was the first time a moon was discovered orbiting an asteroid

Orion module orbiting an asteroid

Artists concept of Mars and its tiny moon Phobos
Artists concept of how Mars and its tiny satellite Phobos might appear from a distance of about 100 miles from Phobos surface

Artists concept of Mars and its moon, Dione
Artist concept showing Mars and its even smaller satellite Deimos might appear from a distance of about 100 miles from the surface of Deimos

Astronaut exploring an asteroid in outer space

Artists depiction of an alien world in close proximity to the star it revolves around
An artists depiction of an alien world in close proximity to the star it revolves around

Planetary system Epsilon Eridani
This artists conception shows the closest known planetary system to our own, called Epsilon Eridani. Observations from NASAs Spitzer Space Telescope show that the system hosts two asteroid belts

A diagram illustrating the extent of the Kuiper Belt and Oort Cloud

Illustration of an asteroid in outer space

Artists concept of an asteroid field against a celestial background
Asteroid field with orbits hot and starry/nebula background Artists concept of an asteroid field against a celestial background

Asteroid Lander departs from Deep Space Vehicle
A manned Asteroid Lander departs from a combination Deep Space Vehicle (DSV) and Extended Stay Module (ESM) as a first step toward exploring the large asteroid below

Mining colony on an asteroid

Comet Tempel 1
The Stardust-NExT mission took this image of comet Tempel 1 on February 14, 2011. The comet was first visited by NASAs Deep Impact mission in 2005

Asteroid 243 Ida
This view of the asteroid 243 Ida is a mosaic of five image frames acquired by the Galileo spacecraft. Ida is the second asteroid ever encountered by a spacecraft

Quaoar is a large Kuiper Belt Object orbiting beyond Pluto

A white dwarf star surrounded by a disintegrating asteroid
This artists concept illustrates a dead star, or white dwarf, surrounded by the bits and pieces of a disintegrating asteroid

Artists concept of the trojan asteroid Hektor
The asteroid Hektor may have been formed when two asteroids collided. The result was a bi-lobed body resembling a peanut. This view looks across the valley separating the lobes

Uranus and most of its nine major rings along with the distant Sun and an inner satellite
Most of the nine major rings of Uranus can be seen in this back-lit painting of Uranus. At far right the distant sun can be seen

This illustration shows a group of asteroids and their orbits around the sun, compared to the planets. Unlike the orbits, the planets are not to scale

An Asteroid Lander is docked to a Deep Space Vehicle
A manned Asteroid Lander is docked to a combination Deep Space Vehicle (DSV) and Extended Stay Module (ESM) on a mission to a deep space asteroid

Large grey meteorite in the universe full of stars

Asteroid Lander departs surface of a large asteroid
The ascent stage of a manned Asteroid Lander departs the surface of a large asteroid leaving behind the descent stage in a cloud of fine regolith dust

Asteroid mining outpost
A massive manned mining outpost is built around a rocky near-Earth asteroid about 300 million miles from Earth. In the foreground are arrays of solar photovoltaic panels similar to those currently

Artists concept of Pluto. In 1985 it was discovered that Pluto has an atmosphere, albeit a very tenuous one. Plutos atmosphere arises only when it approaches closer to the Sun during its highly

The orbit of the binary Kuiper Belt object with the orbits of Pluto and Neptune
This illustration compares the orbit of the binary Kuiper Belt object, called 1998 WW31, with the orbits of Pluto and Neptune, the outermost solar system planets

An abandoned planet about to get hit by a gigantic asteroid
Artists concept of an abandoned planet about to get hit by a gigantic asteroid

Asteroid approaching Earth, artwork C013 / 8949
Asteroid approaching Earth. Computer artwork of an asteroid (left) approaching the Earth. Large asteroids impacting the Earth can cause mass loss of life

Alien planet and asteroid, artwork
Alien planet and asteroid. Computer artwork of an asteroid (foreground), an alien (extrasolar) planet (middle ground) and the star the planet is orbiting (background)

Chiron, computer artwork
Chiron. Computer artwork of the asteroid 2060 Chiron (centre), Saturn (upper left) and the Sun (centre left). Chiron, which is about 300 kilometres in diameter, was discovered in 1977

Asteroid belt, computer artwork. Asteroids are large rocks left over from the formation of the solar system. Most of the thousands of asteroids in the solar system lie in the asteroid belt

Asteroid passing Jupiter, artwork. Asteroids are large rocks left over after the solar system formed. They mostly have a diameter of less than a hundred kilometres

Near-Earth asteroid, artwork
Such Potential Hazardous Asteroids (PHAs) can end all life on Earth. A dangerous moment on Earth when an asteroid approaches our homwe planet unvisible in the day sky

Alien planet and asteroid. Computer artwork of an asteroid heading towards an Earth-like alien planet. Any asteroid over 1 kilometre in diameter that impacted the planet would cause catastrophic

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"Exploring the Mysteries of Planetoids: From Scifi Covers to Asteroid Mining Outposts" Journey into the unknown begins with an Amazing Stories Scifi magazine cover featuring a captivating planetoid. Unveiling The Golden Planetoid, a celestial gem that holds secrets within its intricate internal structures. Witness the rare spectacle as Chiron passes near Saturn, offering a glimpse into the cosmic dance of celestial bodies. A digital composite reveals the comparative sizes of nine asteroids, showcasing their diverse forms and compositions. Brace yourself for impact as a giant asteroid collides with planet Earth, reminding us of our vulnerability in the vastness of space. Discover how primordial Earth was formed by asteroid-like bodies, shaping our very existence on this blue planet we call home. An artist's impression takes us to the Kuiper Belt Object - a one-half-mile-diameter enigma lurking at the edge of our solar system. Delve into the orbits of Earth-Crossing Asteroids, highlighting their potential influence on our cosmic neighborhood and future exploration efforts. Join humans on an exhilarating adventure as they explore and conquer the surface of an asteroid - pushing boundaries beyond imagination. Step inside an asteroid mining outpost where humanity taps into these rocky treasures for resources that fuel innovation and progress. Encounter dwarf planets Ceres, Pluto, and Eris - fascinating entities residing in distant corners of our solar system yet holding significant scientific value. Peer into realms unseen as we ponder Tyche - a hypothetical planet that could exist within the mysterious Oort Cloud; unlocking new frontiers in astronomical research. In this captivating journey through space exploration and celestial wonders, let your imagination soar among these mesmerizing planetoids.